High Commission of India, Colombo celebrated India’s 74th Republic Day in Colombo on 26 January 2023. It may be recalled that it was on 26 January 1950 that the Indian Constitution-the world's largest written Constitution-entered into force. The Preamble to the Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic. This is the first Republic Day celebrations after India became the fifth largest economy in the world in September 2022.
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The Supreme Court has suspended the payment of Rs. 150 million to a construction company that was arranged unlawfully, allegedly under the instruction of Minister Bandula Gunawardhana.
In a formal address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the people’s mandate in the 21st presidential election and announced the transition of leadership to President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Mr. K. Ananda Wijepala has been appointed as the private secretary to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayaka has been appointed as the Secretary to the President.
Bravo SRI LANKA, we just became a poster child for democracy in our part of the world for conducting one of the most efficient and peaceful elections and the smoothest transition of power ever.
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